2007 Ford Focus Steering Problems
- 12
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 12 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
Have had the car for two years. Bought from private party. Have had no major issues till a few days ago. While driving steering wheel all of a sudden became very loose. You can move it back and forth with about an inch of play it didn't have before, all directions.. Took it to dealer for repair and asked if this model has had issues with it. They told me know. In looking on internet, i find many people complaining…
ODI 11074583
Steering · Unknown Or Other
Had to replace the power steering unit, replaced computer chips still comes on saying check engine, section of air conditioner rusted through, a small leak, have to keep getting it recharged.
ODI 11005507
Steering
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 ford focus. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to veer to the right. The contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger and driver side doors by another vehicle. The contact lost consciousness for several moments. The contact sustained injures to the brain, neck, and back muscles that required medical attention. The county deputy determined that the wheel assembly had…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10789644
Air Bags · Steering
Air bag light is illuminated or on. However, my car has never been in an accident or collision. Power steering on the car went bad. I had to get it replaced. Wanted to know if there are any recalls for both of these issues. I bought this car new. Should i be experiencing problems this soon? *tr
ODI 10449987
Fuel/Propulsion System · Headlights · Steering · Structure
My air conditioner quit working to soon only about 4 years old at the time was told by mechanic that my compressor was out completly. I also have changed my low beam head light about 4 times why? Another problem i have is my rear end tires keep wearing out way faster than the front tires why? Also while i drive my car squeaks the noise comes from my dash and under my dash more so when i drive slower like around town…
ODI 10598241
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. He stated that while driving at 45 mph, the power steering became extremely stiff and difficult to steer. In addition, the vehicle also began to lose power and independently decelerate. The contact was able to move the vehicle from the roadway and discovered the belt tensioner had fractured. The belt was replaced two years prior to the failure. The dealer advised the vehicle…
ODI 10340426
Electrical System · Steering
Alternator suddenly failed while driving. I had no control of the car while in traffic including the steering. The alternator was replaced. Approximately 3 years later on july 2, 2012, the same thing happened. Sudden alternator failure while driving with no ability to control the vehicle. Because the electrical system had a total failure i could not steer the vehicle, turn on the hazard flashers, or signal the…
ODI 10524739
Steering · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that the tires would need to be replaced prematurely. The contact first replaced the tires in 2007 and had replaced all of the tires at leat four times since the first failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that the vehicle was in need of an alignment. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The…
ODI 10554440
Frontal · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag sensor would continuously illuminate on the instrument panel. The dealer removed the entire dashboard in order to replace the mechanism. The repairs were covered under warranty. Less than a year later, the vehicle was taken to the dealer again for routine maintenance to the steering wheel. It was discovered that the passenger…
ODI 10263951
Glass, Side/Rear · Instrument Cluster/Panel · Steering · Windshield
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ford focus. The contact stated that there was a windshield defect because it was not intact. The sealant was placed on the roof of the vehicle, which contributed to the faulty windshield. She also stated that there was an alignment issue that caused the vehicle to steer to the left while driving 70 mph. The vehicle mats were steamed by the dealer and never dried. As a result, the windows…
ODI 10214359
Steering
I was driving a 2007 ford focus that i had rented on a major highway under good weather conditions, mid-morning, good light, no curves, no distractions, light traffic. The car began to veer to the right. I turned the steering wheel to correct it and it didn't respond. When i turned it a little further, the car abruptly turned on a sharp angle to the left. The steerng was completely out of control. I swerved again to…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10201193
Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Front · Steering
Year of vehicle: 2007 make: ford model: focus se date of purchase: july 2007 selling/: spreen honda odometer @ purchasing: 24,900 current mileage: 49,000 problem(s) with the following: transmission - repair attempts: srs/airbag lamp - repair attempts: steering shake/vibration - repair attempts: seat belt repair/replacement - repair attempts: air bag light is back on again in the 'on' position - multiple repair…
ODI 10243069